{"id":184,"date":"2021-05-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/?p=184"},"modified":"2021-09-16T14:15:18","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T14:15:18","slug":"clearscope-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/clearscope-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Clearscope Alternatives (Tried &#038; Tested)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Begin Table of Contents -->\n    \n            <script>\n                var allHeadings;\n                document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) { \n                    allHeadings = Array.prototype.slice.call(document.querySelectorAll('h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6'));\n                });\n                function jumpTo(title,tag){\n                    allHeadings.forEach(function (singleHeading){\n                        if((singleHeading.localName.toLowerCase().replace(\/\\u00a0\/g, ' ') == tag.toLowerCase().replace(\/\\u00a0\/g, ' ') ) && (singleHeading.innerText.toLowerCase().replace(\/\\u00a0\/g, ' ')  == title.toLowerCase().replace(\/\\u00a0\/g, ' ') )){\n                            singleHeading.scrollIntoView({behavior: 'smooth', block: 'center'});\n                        }\n                    })\n                }\n            <\/script>  \n        \n    <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-container topic-table-of-contents-align-float-left\" style=\"position: relative; 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font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">What is Clearscope and Why do People Like It?<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div> \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('What are the Best Clearscope Alternatives and Competitors?','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">What are the Best Clearscope Alternatives and Competitors?<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div> \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h3\" style=\"margin-left: 2rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('Topic','H3')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">Topic<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>     \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h3\" style=\"margin-left: 2rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('Marketmuse','H3')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">Marketmuse<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div> \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h3\" style=\"margin-left: 2rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('Dashword','H3')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">Dashword<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div> \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h3\" style=\"margin-left: 2rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('Surfer SEO','H3')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">Surfer SEO<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>  \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h3\" style=\"margin-left: 2rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('Frase','H3')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">Frase<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div> \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('Which Clearscope Alternative Is Right for You?','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">Which Clearscope Alternative Is Right for You?<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>  \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/wordpress-table-of-contents\" style=\"color: transparent;\" data-lasso-id=\"374\"><div style=\"position: absolute;                    bottom: -28px;                    background-image: url(https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/wordpress-table-of-contents-powered-by.png);                    background-size: contain;                    width: 134px;                    height: 22px;                    background-repeat: no-repeat;                    right: 0;                    opacity: 0.5;                    color: transparent;\">WordPress Table of Contents by Topic<\/div><\/a>\n        <style>\n\n                    \/* Alignment *\/\n                    @media screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n                        .topic-table-of-contents-align-float-left {\n                            float: none;\n                            margin-right: 0;\n                        }\n                        .topic-table-of-contents-align-float-left .topic-table-of-contents,\n                        .topic-table-of-contents-align-left .topic-table-of-contents,\n                        .topic-table-of-contents-align-center .topic-table-of-contents{\n                            width: auto;\n                            display: block;\n                        }\n                    }\n\n                    \/* General Styles *\/\n\n                    .topic-table-of-contents-type-heading.topic-table-of-contents-line span:hover{\n                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.4);\n                    }\n                <\/style>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- End Table of Contents -->\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">First, we\u2019d like to give a huge shout-out to the team at Clearscope. They\u2019ve built a great content optimization tool to help creators craft compelling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-seo-content-in-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"375\">SEO content<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But is it the right tool for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We tested a few popular Clearscope alternatives for a day. This guide will help you pick the right content optimization tool for your use case and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the top 5 alternatives to Clearscope:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Topic<\/li><li>Marketmuse<\/li><li>Dashword<\/li><li>Surfer SEO<\/li><li>Frase<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Clearscope and Why do People Like It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Clearscope-1024x569.png\" alt=\"clearscope alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Clearscope-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Clearscope-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Clearscope-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Clearscope.png 1288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearscope.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"376\">Clearscope<\/a> is one of the first content optimization tools on the market. Their co-founder Bernard Huang is a well-known SEO in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writers use Clearscope to create high-quality content that\u2019s loved by both readers and search engines. The result? A great reader experience and higher organic search traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearscope\u2019s strength lies in its AI-powered content optimization feature called \u201cOptimize&#8221;. With Optimize, you not only save time but also remove any guesswork involved in figuring out what readers want to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply pop your draft into Clearscope to get information on content relevance, comprehensiveness, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/lsi-keywords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"377\">LSI keywords<\/a> to include. You\u2019ll also receive a letter grade based on how well your content is optimized for SEO and ways you can improve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more? Brian Dean from Backlinko wrote an in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/clearscope-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"378\">review of Clearscope<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the Best Clearscope Alternatives and Competitors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearscope isn\u2019t perfect and it certainly isn\u2019t for everybody. For starters, it\u2019s expensive and doesn\u2019t come with a free trial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their most popular plan at $350\/month can be a huge upfront commitment for anyone. The newly introduced $170\/month plan, while cheaper, is still limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearscope is great at optimizing blog posts for search engines but it offers no support for content brief generation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some limitations that prevent Clearscope from being the best <a data-keyword-location-id=\"44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/clearscope-the-a-seo-content-optimization-platform\/\" data-lasso-id=\"929\"   >SEO tool<\/a> for determining your content strategy. Here are five Clearscope alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\"><strong>1. Topic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/evXBtLg6zqOJWQr5oVwHsMb6dbGUHAXLNGSxUgdOZNG5IEDnpZZ4aptRaJmE2hNRYaPZtoUjlJOiJ1aswgYF8K7KdhZRgYadhpOo-Lm81uLmW9ZDFh_DtQGTB94Qnc8b2PJV__Ac\" width=\"624\" height=\"347\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are feature differences between both marketing tools, at its core, Topic was designed to speed up the research process when creating a new piece of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that research is the most crucial step in the content creation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crafting a well-researched article involves understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/search-intent-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"379\">search intent,<\/a> analyzing competing articles, and addressing common questions your audience is asking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This takes time. And on top of that, you also need to figure out your angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Topic, we automate the manual and time-consuming research process so you can spend time figuring out how to make your content stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our content optimization tool helps you consolidate your content research, create high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/seo-content-briefs-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"380\">content briefs<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/content-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"381\">optimize content<\/a> by grading it with our text editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Section<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Topic analyzes top results for your keyword and generates a research document that includes headings, questions, and relevant topics. You can curate this research into a comprehensive outline using Topic\u2019s outline builder functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI-Powered Brief Generation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/blog\/gpt-3-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"382\">GPT-3<\/a>, Topic can automagically generate a content outline for you. Plug in a title and description and let the AI do the rest. Use this feature with our research section to build high-quality briefs for your content writers in minutes (not hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/aylAkZM0aNBA8MwVTouGRmQJDYwM5HBtVM9tDMASwrQSbXozQ0NI44EfR40fFdHpwoClQ5r18OaTG0dzAXZ80joAfT0Osy_Co__7AkSefOd01WGokFIBrlJFKQy0tQlF7-b-ozGp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Content Grader&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Content Grader to see what your draft is missing. Optimize before you hit publish to ensure every article covers what your audience is looking for. Our Google doc and WordPress plugin offers content grader right where you need it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Topic: The Best Clearscope Alternative\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/470005525?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Topic vs. Clearscope<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Save time and build content briefs in minutes (not hours).<\/li><li>Create high-quality drafts that nail search intent every time.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Rank higher on search by optimizing with our content grader.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No technical SEO toolset.<\/li><li>No <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/how-to-conduct-a-content-audit-in-3-steps-with-template-included\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"383\">content audit<\/a> or refresh features.<\/li><li>AI-generated headlines can go off rails for certain topics (we\u2019re working on it!)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Content teams and agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Our starter plan (best for solopreneurs or startups) starts at $99\/month and our plus plan (for content teams or agencies) costs only $199\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[sc name=&#8221;cta-demo-request&#8221; ]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Marketmuse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Marketmuse-1024x569.png\" alt=\"clearscope alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Marketmuse-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Marketmuse-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Marketmuse-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Marketmuse.png 1288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketmuse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"384\">Marketmuse<\/a> is an enterprise content strategy and intelligence platform. Their core focus lies in automating your entire content strategy with the help of AI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Clearscope, Marketmuse tackles a broader problem. You can create an entire content strategy from scratch, auto-generate first drafts of an article with NLP, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/seo-content-briefs-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"385\">create content briefs<\/a> for your writers using AI, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes Marketmuse one of the most feature-rich Clearscope alternatives and best suited for large teams with big budgets looking for help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalz.co\/blog\/content-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"386\">end-to-end content strategy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Marketmuse surfaces headings, subtopics, questions to build a detailed content brief.<\/li><li>Content Inventory helps you manage your entire content library in one place.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Content scoring system to grade content before you hit publish.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest downside of Marketmuse is it\u2019s unclear pricing. What\u2019s a query vs a credit? What\u2019s an application? You\u2019ll never know unless you dive deeper into their support docs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/3QBd02WhfOyHOXDHZXM-tnyEwc28U0xRtMOPI-PjxH8ISuhVWXE7LuhF6tVBcdm_0FPFIaoMizvFtLbEjblpAIZAdzK2aJbq4lfG08ci0j7vXFSuMR0GTEPm32jLfzea_J0UqvCP\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marketmuse vs. Clearscope<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Content Inventory&nbsp;<\/li><li>Content Brief Generation&nbsp;<\/li><li>Content Optimization&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unclear and expensive pricing.<\/li><li>Complicated workflow results in a steep learning curve.<\/li><li>Poor UX\/UI can reduce adoption rates.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Enterprise companies looking for help with end-to-end content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Marketmuse offers cheaper plans but expect to pay $499\/month (and above) for access to the entire suite of features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Dashword<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dashword-1024x569.png\" alt=\"clearscope alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dashword-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dashword-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dashword-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dashword.png 1288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dashword.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"387\">Dashword<\/a> is a content optimization tool offering features similar to Clearscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The content editor offers keyword suggestions on the left, a letter-based content grade for&nbsp; gauging content quality as well as the recommended word count on the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your target keyword and Dashword generates a detailed report on all competing articles in the top 10 results. This includes average word count, content grade, relevant terms, and readability level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashword\u2019s biggest con is its poor term quality. Terms like \u201cgood idea\u201d, \u201cgreat way\u201d, and \u201cexample\u201d are recommended when I run a report for \u201cSEO content\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dashword-Recommendations-1024x583.png\" alt=\"clearscope alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dashword-Recommendations-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dashword-Recommendations-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dashword-Recommendations-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dashword-Recommendations-1536x874.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dashword-Recommendations-2048x1165.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dashword vs. Clearscope<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Access to unlimited reports.<\/li><li>Simple and easy-to-use user interface<\/li><li>Cheaper compared to Clearscope<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No content brief generation.<\/li><li>Poor term quality.<\/li><li>No keyword research tool.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Freelancers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>For access to unlimited reports you\u2019ll be paying a flat $99\/month. Dashword offers a free trial with one free report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Surfer SEO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Surfer-SEO-1024x569.png\" alt=\"clearscope alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Surfer-SEO-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Surfer-SEO-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Surfer-SEO-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Surfer-SEO.png 1288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfer SEO works like Clearscope. Start by entering the target keyword you want to rank for in their dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfer will then analyze the search results for 100s of data points such as recommended word count, recommended keywords and phrases, image alt tags, and <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/learn\/seo\/backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"388\">backlinking<\/a> information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of the \u201cwrite what your audience wants to read\u201d philosophy, Surfer chooses to focus on the technical aspect of SEO writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes Surfer a much better fit for expert-level SEOs looking to solve the problem of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/on-page-seo\/essential-factors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"389\">on-page optimization<\/a> for both new and existing content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfer utilizes Google\u2019s NLP APIs but there\u2019s room for improvement. Here\u2019s a snapshot of Surfer\u2019s recommendations, some of which are generic and won\u2019t improve your content quality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/lv6XIIjLwMBhsTiht7WJaA1lJ-gdCAnCmPIK6qNihUiye_pcIB0rDiLJfXXThWlX-0Vgd-7QChfxYM70-rLON4P4jiWqCjisc0mRsFiTKry8RX2qCQ0XP-izT4KMyMfgP4D8WgEx\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Surfer SEO vs. Clearscope<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/how-to-conduct-a-content-audit-in-3-steps-with-template-included\/\" data-lasso-id=\"390\">content audit<\/a> and refresh features.<\/li><li>Robust technical SEO toolset.<\/li><li>Content planner to create a content strategy in minutes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Low-quality recommendations.<\/li><li>No content inventory feature.<\/li><li>Weak content outline generation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Freelancers or Technical SEOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> The basic plan starts at $59\/month. To access all Surfer features, expect to pay $99\/month and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Further Reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/surfer-seo-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"391\">5 Best Surfer SEO Alternatives (Tried &amp; Tested)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Frase<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frase-1024x569.png\" alt=\"clearscope alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frase-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frase-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frase-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frase.png 1288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frase.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"392\">Frase<\/a> is a content answer engine platform. Their strength lies in answering questions your readers might have with the help of their chatbot integration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but they also offer content brief generation to help you build briefs quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frase can output a huge list of subtopics \u2013 usually 100+. You\u2019ll need to manually sift through them and pick the most relevant ones. Failing to do so can make your writer jam all the subtopics in the article, leading to a poor reader experience and increased writing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key features:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Frase surfaces headings, subtopics, and questions to help build a content brief.<\/li><li>AI answer engine chatbot helps answer questions your readers may have.<\/li><li>Content scoring system to grade content before you hit publish.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Frase is best suited for anyone on a tight budget and willing to take the time to curate the subtopics list by themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frase vs. Clearscope<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cheaper compared to Clearscope.<\/li><li>Content brief generation.<\/li><li>Powerful Q&amp;A features.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No writing assistance.<\/li><li>Weak content optimization.<\/li><li>Poor help and support for navigating the tool.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Bloggers and freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> The basic plan starts at $45\/month and the team plan costs $115\/month. Frase also offers custom enterprise plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Clearscope Alternative Is Right for You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any tool in this list, Clearscope has its pros and cons and may or may not be the right solution for your particular use case or budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our recommendation:<\/strong> pick a tool that offers the features you need at a price that fits your budget. Some tools offer a free (or inexpensive) trial, so take advantage of them!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an inexpensive content optimization tool that helps you create SEO content faster and scales as your needs grow, check out Topic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n[sc name=&#8221;cta-clearscope&#8221;]\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TABLE OF CONTENTS What is Clearscope and Why do People Like It? What are the Best Clearscope Alternatives and Competitors? 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